David Cohen

Vice President of Global Agriculture and Economic Growth Programs David Cohen has more than 30 years experience in communications, grantsmanship, international development, agricultural policy, business, cooperatives and legislative affairs. He established his own consulting practice in 1996 where he worked on behalf of a wide range of agricultural, cooperative and international development clients. Mr. Cohen has also served continuously for more than 30 years on association, cooperative, NGO, company, student and homeowner boards.

In addition to his consulting practice, Mr. Cohen has served in executive and senior management positions with Counterpart International, Citizens Network for Foreign Affairs, Sparks Companies and E.A. Jaenke & Associates. He has worked in both consulting and executive capacities with Counterpart International since 1998 and currently serves as Vice President, Global Agriculture and Economic Growth.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Cohen worked as a Congressional affairs specialist with the Farm Credit Administration.

Mr. Cohen earned an MPA from The American University and a BA from The University of Florida.